Winch bar
US6092437A · kind A · utility
10Cited by
13References
9Claims
0Family size
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20738
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A winch bar is adapted at each end for use with ratcheting winches on truck trailer beds to respectively wind and tighten tie straps for securing cargo on the truck bed. The winch bar is provided with a hooked end member and a handle portion at one end to assist in the rapid winding of a strap secured to the ratcheting winch member. At the other end, the winch bar is provided with an angled end member which may be tapered so as to securely engage the winch member for tightening the strap. The handle portion may be used to provide leverage when tightening the strap.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.